Laboratory Technician

Nestlé; Konolfingen; Vor Ort; CHF 70’000 - 90’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company in nutrition is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Konolfingen, Switzerland. The role involves monitoring pathogens, conducting microbial analysis, and ensuring compliance with laboratory standards. Successful candidates will have relevant educational qualifications and experience in analytical microbiology, alongside a proactive and adaptable mindset.

Leistungen

Flexible working arrangements

Dynamic international environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifikationen

• Must have a Federal VET diploma or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in analytical microbiology is required.
• Previous laboratory experience is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Monitor environmental pathogens and perform R&D related microbial analysis.
• Conduct standard microbial analyses and maintain laboratory compliance.
• Train staff in analytical techniques and laboratory work.

Kenntnisse

Analytical microbiology

Laboratory safety standards

GLP compliance

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Federal VET diploma as Laboratory Technician

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Laboratory Technician

At Nestlé Nutrition, our mission is to nurture a Healthier Generation. We aim to achieve this by leading the way in Research and Development of science proven nutrition solutions and by partnering with parents and healthcare professionals around the world. From pre-conception to adulthood, we are widening our reach and opening up new opportunities across the lifelong nutrition journey.

Position Snapshot

Location: Konolfingen, Switzerland

Company: Nestlé Product & Technology Center (NPTC) Nutrition

Act. Rate: Full-Time

Type of contract: Permanent contract

What we offer at Nestlé

Exciting opportunities to develop your career your way; across different brands, businesses, functions, and regions. Flexible working arrangements - facilitating creativity and collaboration A culture of respect, with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. Learn more here. A dynamic international environment empowering you to learn, develop and grow. Don’t hesitate to connect with us during the recruitment process to learn more.

Position Summary As a “Laboratory Technician”, you will monitor environmental pathogens, perform R&D project related microbial analysis and experiments, maintain laboratory hygiene and safety as well as ensure GLP compliance. We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and international working environment with many opportunities across different companies, functions, and regions. Don’t miss the opportunity to join us and work with different teams in an agile and diverse context.

A Day in the Life of a Laboratory Technician

• Organize and perform activities of environmental, water, and air monitoring for pathogens (pilot plant) and free chlorine in water.
• Act as a deputy for approving analysis requests, releasing results, and liaising with the lab manager in case of non-conformities.
• Conduct and assist on R&D project related experiments and protocols regarding new method development, validation projects, and technical assistance requests.
• Prepare and perform standard microbial analyses for powders and sterility tests.
• Master & provide training on analytical techniques & laboratory work, assuring a high level of compliance with GLP and other laboratory safety standards.

What will make you successful

• Federal VET diploma as Laboratory Technician or equivalent, bachelor’s or master’s degree also welcomed.
• Experience in analytical microbiology.
• Previous experience in another laboratory is a plus.
• Result oriented, flexible and open-minded.
• Solid knowledge of English.

Nestlé is committed to the accessibility of its recruitment process. If you require an adaptation during the recruitment process, please do let us know so we can support you effectively. All information will be treated confidentially.

At Nestlé Research and Development in Konolfingen near Bern / Switzerland, we develop for Nestlé worldwide, new products, processes and packaging concepts for a broad range of products of our Nutrition, Dairy, Health Science and Coffee businesses. In addition, we also provide technical assistance to our factories..